Elderflower Lemonade

Just over a year ago, Justin and I missed our flight from France back to Atlanta and, in order to make the best of our last hours in Paris, I convinced Justin to take me to the Seine to purchase some of the gorgeous (Chinese knock off) paintings that we still...

Making Baby Shower Invitations Pt. 1 + Book Review

Remember when Justin and I spent 3 hours in Sam Flax (an art store) working out the intricacies of what was to be baby shower invitations? What about how we had to consume frozen pizza just to get everything done in one night? (Enter the giveaway! Hint! Hint!)...

Wordless Wednesday – My SIL

I'm so grateful to have such wonderful in-laws, but I am especially grateful for my wild-child sister-in-law. Over the past 11+ years, she has kept me both sane and insane at the same time! I've watched her grow from a cute, adorable child to a vivacious teenager,...

Best Tourist Attractions In The US

Thrillist, a fantastic website for finding just about anything to do anywhere, recently posted a list of the top tourist attraction in each state. Even though I haven't been to very many states, I decided to take on the list and see, of the states I've been to,...

Summer Movie Reviews Pt. 2

Remember how I said I watched all of the movies this summer? I wasn't lying. Welcome to part 2 of my summer movie reviews! Today I'm reviewing Jurassic World, Minions, and Ant Man. :) –––––––––– Jurassic World – Absolutely not my first choice ever, the kids I was watching that fateful day wanted to go see it. Having never seen more than a little of the original Jurassic Park, I was a little...

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Did you know that Nordstrom is having their twice yearly anniversary sale? The following are my favorite picks. • Donald J. Pliner 'Odessa' Slouched Shaft Boot • Tracy Reese Embellished Print Fit and Flare Dress • Free People 'World Traveler' Cowl Neck...

Oz Naturals Super Youth Eye Cream Review

At this point in my blogging career, I have tried 3 different eye creams to cure my dark under eye circles. As I've complained before, dark hair + dark eyes + dark under eye circles = a goth, of which I'm not. While I'm certain that adequate sleep...

Wordless Wednesday – Complications

Asheville, NC – Arboretum (May 2015) How many pictures does it take for me to get one good one that I am happy and perhaps even proud of? … … … … 500. Is that good incentive to take more photos or just become a better photo editor? Hmmm…  I...

21 Things to Do In Charleston, SC … That I've Never Done Before

I love seeing sunsets near water… I've been to Charleston a lot. We're talking once a year almost every year for the past ten years. It is quite possibly one of my favorite cities to visit. There are definitely places I eat and things I do nearly every time...

Summer Movie Reviews Pt. 1

Over the summer, I've had the opportunity to see a lot of movies. I'm not sure if I've gotten to see so many because the family's I babysit for pay for my tickets … or if it's because of the awesome deals available for Visa Signature card holders … or because of mystery shopping experiences. Maybe it's a bit of all 3? Either way, some great movies came out this summer… The following are my reviews...

Bon Appétit Bacon Trio Pizza Review + Giveaway

I love pizza. While I definitely prefer a good brick oven pizza to the traditional delivery or even frozen pizza, sometimes you just don't have time (or the money!) to go to a fancy pizza shop or make a delicious pizza with the freshest ingredients on your...

Throwback Thursday – Stone Mountain

The southern US has taken a pretty bad recent hit following the church shooting in Charleston that took place approximately a month ago. The shooting was considered a hate crime after a young white man sat through an hour of a Wednesday night bible service...

Mid Month Review

Asheville, NC (May 2015) Listening To: all things youtube. I've been busy putting together baby shower invitations for my brother, his woman, and my little nephew. While listening to music or watching movies can be distracting if I am doing something...

Hampton Inn: Historic District – Savannah, GA

moss covered trees scream happiness! Destination: Savannah, GA Date: July 2015 Hotel: Hampton Inn Brand: Hilton Status: Blue # of travelers: 4 nights: 1 Hotel & Brand: Making the Decision Towards the end of May, I became informed that my brother would...